essay

The Nama and others

Hunters and herders of southern Africa : a comparative ethnography of the Khoisan peoplesCambridge • Published In 1992 • Pages: 176-198, 301-336

By: Barnard, Alan (Alan J.).

Abstract
This material provides a brief survey of Nama history with particular reference to their historical and cultural relations with other ethnic groups in southern Afria. Extracting information from different sources including historical accounts, early ethnography, recent studies and oral tradition, the author argues that the Nama should be considered as representatives of the Khoisan culture area.
Subjects
Identification
Cultural identity and pride
Traditional history
Historical reconstruction
History
Comparative evidence
Community structure
Inter-ethnic relations
External relations
External migration
Sociocultural trends
culture
Khoi
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2008
Field Date
1973-1983
Coverage Date
1880-1990
Coverage Place
South Africa and Namibia
Notes
Alan Barnard
Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-336)
LCCN
91017705
LCSH
Khoisan (African people)